Thomas Jefferson Word (February 6, 1805 – May 25, 1890)[1] was a U.S. Representative from Mississippi.

Born in Surry County, North Carolina, Word studied law, passed his bar exam, and established a private practice.

He later moved to Mississippi and settled in Pontotoc, where he became active in state and local politics.

Word was subsequently elected as a Whig to fill the vacancy caused by this action (May 29, 1838 – March 3, 1839).

He was not reelected and retired from national politics to resume his legal practice.